Today
Grace Pettis songwriting workshop — The Columbus Arts Council’s Possum Town Tales Storytelling Festival presents a workshop with Grace Pettis, winner of the Kerrville New Folk Contest and NPR’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, 2-4 p.m., Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., Columbus. $12.
Organ recital — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Martha Claire Fitzner Concert Series presents an organ recital by Dr. Jack Mitchener at 4:30 p.m. at the church at 318 College St., Columbus. Mitchener is director of the Townsend-McAfee Institute of Church Music and professor of Organ at Mercer University in Georgia. Free to the public.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 27-28
“Phaedra” — The Mississippi State Shackouls Honors College Classical Week presents this tragedy by Seneca at 6 p.m. at Zacharias Village, Griffis Hall Courtyard on campus. Entertainment begins at 5:45 p.m. Free. Picnic dinners welcome; bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Part of the MSU Lyceum Series.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Lyceum Series — The Mississippi State University Lyceum Series presents soul-blues performer Zac Harmon in concert at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25; $20 employees, seniors; $10 for 18 and under. For more information, call 662-325-2930 or email [email protected].
Darryl Strawberry at Scooba — East Mississippi Community College and the Mississippi Prevention Alliance for Communities and Colleges present former Major League standout and ordained minister Darryl Strawberry as he speaks on overcoming addiction at 7 p.m. in Keyes Currie Coliseum on EMCC’s Scooba campus. Free to students and the public.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Downtown Art Walk — Area artists and their work are showcased in this downtown Columbus event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Shop stores after-hours, enjoy live music and a children’s area. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, or the Columbus Arts Council, 662-328-2787.
Peace Project Open Mic — After the Art Walk, the Columbus Arts Council hosts “Sing Out and Speak Up for Peace,” an open mic program at the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater, 501 Main St., 8 p.m. $5. If interested in performing, call 662-328-2787.
Exhibit reception — The W’s Eugenia Summer Gallery hosts a reception for the exhibit “Remembering Eugenia: Celebrating the Life and Art of Eugenia Summer” in the Art and Design Building, 5:30-7 p.m. The exhibit is currently open weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 662-329-7341 for more information or visit muw.edu/as/art/gallery.
Gordy Series — The Gordy Honors College Forum Series presents Dr. Angela Stuesse of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, on her book “Scratching Out a Living: Latinos, Race and Work in the Deep South” at 6 p.m., Nissan Auditorium on The W campus. Free to the public. Call 662-241-6850 for more information.
Glo event — The Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center present a “Glo, Bring Light to Recovery” event at 7:30 p.m. at the Stennis Lock and Dam East Bank Pavilion, Columbus. Glo sticks, glo gear encouraged. Free. For more information, call 662-327-7916.
Friday, Sept. 30
T.K. Martin Super Fun Run — Dress as your favorite super hero for this 1-mile Super Fun Run at the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability on the MSU campus. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; run 6:15 p.m. ($20; $35 for family of two or more). For information, call 662-325-1028.
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Roast-n-Boast — This state barbecue cooking championship at the Columbus Fairgrounds is Friday 2-11 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission $5. Food vendors, live music. For more information, visit roastnboast.com or contact Mike Law, 662-549-5054.
Prevention Roll Out — Samuel L. Jones and celebrity judge Glenda Hatchett are featured motivational speakers at Community Counseling Services’ Prevention Roll Out Campaign Kickoff. Jones speaks at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Trotter Convention Center, Columbus. Hatchett speaks at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 at Columbus High School. Open to the public. For information, call 662-524-4347 or visit ccsms.org.
Saturday, Oct. 1
The Forties Canteen — An evening of 1940s-inspired hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music and dancing begins at 6 p.m. at Nine-twentynine Coffee Bar, 106 E. Main St., Starkville. Forties-inspired attire encouraged. Tickets $35-$40. For more information, call 662-268-8014.
Sunday and Monday, Oct. 2-3
Mississippi Bicentennial exhibit — Visit Columbus hosts the first in a series of statewide exhibitions of two of Mississippi’s most significant artifacts, the original 1817 Mississippi Constitution and the U.S. flag that flew over the nation after Mississippi became a state. At 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Trotter Convention Center, former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts (R-Oklahoma) will make remarks. Live music by Steve Gardner and the Jericho Road Show. Open to the community (3-5 p.m. Oct. 2; 1-5 p.m. Oct. 3.) For information, go to visitcolumbusms.org or call 800-920-3533.
Thursday, Oct. 6
Exhibit reception — A free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., Columbus, opens an exhibit of artwork by Nancy Scott. The adjoining Artist Alley will feature work by the Studio Art Quilt Association. For information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Friday, Oct. 7
Silver Wings: Tribute to Merle Haggard — Area musicians including Jerry Carnathan, Caleb Childs, Joe Whaley, John Staggers, Lee Graham, Jonny Hollis and Keatzi Gunmoney pay tribute to Merle Haggard at 8 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at the door, if available. Visit columbus-arts.org for tickets or information, or call 662-328-2787.
Drum Circle — The Columbus Arts Council presents a Drum Circle with Dr. Bob Damm at 3 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Jazz at Renasant — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Jazz Combo performs at 6 p.m. at the Renasant Bank Plaza, 500 E. Lampkin St., in Starkville. Free to the public.
Thursday, Oct. 13
Art in Fashion Show — Celebrate the art of fall fashions at this style show presented by the Columbus Arts Council and area clothiers at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 318 College St. $20. For information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 14-15
Caledonia Days — This two-day festival features a free 7 p.m. concert Oct. 14 with Neon Smoke at Ola J. Pickett Park (some vendors will be open), and all-day fun Oct. 15 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts and crafts, food, children’s area, live music and many more activities. For more information, contact Tammy McCool, 662-574-3744.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Shakespeare Saturday — Columbus Community Theatre presents a recitation contest joining a worldwide celebration of Shakespeare’s works in the 400th year since his death. Adults/youth invited to enter duet, ensemble or monologue divisions at the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Entry $5 by Sept. 30; $10 and $20 later. Contests throughout the day; winners perform at 7 p.m., $5 admission. For more information, call 662-328-2787 or visit columbus-arts.org.
Makin’ Hay Day — Downtown West Point hosts this third annual Makin’ Hay Day featuring a fall farmers’ market, old-fashioned games and hayrides from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact the Growth Alliance, 662-494-5121.
Sunday, Oct. 16
US. Air Force Winds Quartet — The U.S. Air Force Mission Winds Clarinet Quartet presents a free performance at 3 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Art Center, 501 Main St. Call 662-328-2787 for more information.
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